Dr. Josephine Lynne Stokes, DDS

General dentists have training to remove teeth, but because of the location and difficulty of some extractions, a general dentist may refer the treatment to an oral surgeon. Oral surgeons have advanced training for the more difficult extractions. When teeth are impacted, sideways or anatomically difficult to reach without complications, they are frequently best handled by an expert. If the general dentist feels he/she can deliver the treatment at the level of the specialist, he/she may choose to preform the extractions in office.



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Jossi Stokes, DDS

You should go directly to your dentist. He or she can stabilize the tooth to minimize mobility. Then it is a wait and see game. It depends on how much damage was sustained whether the tooth will recover. Likely there will be future treatment needed, but when the trauma is recent, a certain period if time needs to pass before the treatment needs can be assessed.



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Jossi Stokes, DDS

This is something we typically see in response to an allergic reaction. Usually it is an ingredient in toothpaste that is the culprit, but it could be a variety of other causes. It can be annoying, but not usually harmful. If sores or bleeding begin to occur, you should see your dentist. Hope this answers your question.

Jossi Stokes, DDS